• Senior Enlisted Leader and technical expert within the 21rst Century Sailor Office delivering the Expanded Operational Stress Control curriculum to the fleet• Subject matter expert in CBT founded resiliency skills to include mindfulness, valued living, problem solving, flexible thinking, and healthy behaviors• Evaluates Navy programs (Expanded Operational Stress Control; Mind, Body, Mental Fitness; Warrior Toughness) and proposed concepts, programs and policies• Integrates these… Show more • Senior Enlisted Leader and technical expert within the 21rst Century Sailor Office delivering the Expanded Operational Stress Control curriculum to the fleet• Subject matter expert in CBT founded resiliency skills to include mindfulness, valued living, problem solving, flexible thinking, and healthy behaviors• Evaluates Navy programs (Expanded Operational Stress Control; Mind, Body, Mental Fitness; Warrior Toughness) and proposed concepts, programs and policies• Integrates these programs by identifying and simplifying redundancies and efficiencies between the programs, concepts, and policies• Promotes and aligns toughness-resilience language• Identifies an overarching framework for how we develop Great People, Great Leaders, and Great Teams(focus on Great People)• Makes recommendations that support a Sailor-focused view of toughness and resilience that is taught from day one throughout the arc of a Sailor’s career with iterative periods of reemphasis at key touch-points depending on rank/paygrade• Excellent group facilitator providing presentation skill building and train-the-trainer facilitation to service members who then train their commands•Expert in referrals and information resources while connecting Sailors to appropriate levels of care• Coordinates with key stakeholders on issues related to integrated prevention methodologies and practices• Evaluates and updates course curriculum, worksheets and supplemental materials to improve and streamline training• Conducted 10 beta-tests of "Stress-O-Meter" tool and debriefed with primary stakeholders, leading to improved quality control• Direct impact on Sailor mental health and wellbeing fleetwide• Improved command climates and readiness throughout the entire Navy as a result of E-OSC implementation• Facilitates prevention classes that focuses on building resiliency, enhancing adaptation to the unique challenges of military life and reduce unplanned losses Show less

Co-Located Mental Health Professional working on a school campus-Conduct biopsychosocial assessments-Create individualized treatment plans-Works independently providing individual play therapy with children grades k-5-Maintain all client files -Provide crisis management and intervention-Skilled in de-escalation techniques-Provides CBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, ACT therapy modalities-Works with behavioral health team to provide well rounded care for… Show more Co-Located Mental Health Professional working on a school campus-Conduct biopsychosocial assessments-Create individualized treatment plans-Works independently providing individual play therapy with children grades k-5-Maintain all client files -Provide crisis management and intervention-Skilled in de-escalation techniques-Provides CBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, ACT therapy modalities-Works with behavioral health team to provide well rounded care for students Show less

• Conducted biopsychosocial intake assessments to establish nature and extent of individual concerns.• Team member; mental health walk-in clinic providing crisis intervention, de-escalation and coordination ofemergent care.• Provided treatment recommendations and facilitated care.• Established individualized treatment plans.• Conducted both individual and group psychotherapy, and integrated behavioral couple therapy.• Developed and executed discharge planning.• Performed… Show more • Conducted biopsychosocial intake assessments to establish nature and extent of individual concerns.• Team member; mental health walk-in clinic providing crisis intervention, de-escalation and coordination ofemergent care.• Provided treatment recommendations and facilitated care.• Established individualized treatment plans.• Conducted both individual and group psychotherapy, and integrated behavioral couple therapy.• Developed and executed discharge planning.• Performed Suicide Safety Plans, Mental Status Exams, Advanced Directives, Slums reporting and othermilitary or Veteran related documentation.• Facilitated direct admittance to inpatient psychiatric care facilities.• Developed comprehensive treatment plans with Veterans addressing mental health concerns and other cooccurring issues such as homelessness, substance use and family/marital issues.• Applied various therapeutic modalities including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy,distress tolerance, anger management, acceptance and commitment, and mindfulness stress reduction.• Assessed and revised Veteran goals for treatment as indicated by engagement in treatment.• Advanced knowledge and experience in a broad range of specialized intervention and treatment modalities;DSM IV, SMI, PTSD, Dual Diagnosis, personality disorders and substance abuse. Show less

• Conducted initial psychosocial comprehensive client assessments and intakes.• Made program eligibility determinations.• Assisted in the development of individual rehabilitation treatment plans.• Facilitated group therapy to groups of 3 to 25 patients.• Provided psychoeducation related to substance use disorders and anger management.• Conducted group therapy with both adult and adolescent groups.• Provided education and family treatment for clients experiencing… Show more • Conducted initial psychosocial comprehensive client assessments and intakes.• Made program eligibility determinations.• Assisted in the development of individual rehabilitation treatment plans.• Facilitated group therapy to groups of 3 to 25 patients.• Provided psychoeducation related to substance use disorders and anger management.• Conducted group therapy with both adult and adolescent groups.• Provided education and family treatment for clients experiencing difficulties related to substance abuse andchemical dependency.• Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family & Marital, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing andAnger Management. Show less

• Encourages over 30 mentees to maintain a positive outlook and aids them in achieving their goals by being available to study, talk and provide correct information and resources• Coordinates with external agencies including vocational rehabilitation agencies, Employment Development Department, regional veterans centers and other regional agencies regarding programs and services for veterans • Conducts assessments of each mentee and creates individual student plans, as well as preforms… Show more • Encourages over 30 mentees to maintain a positive outlook and aids them in achieving their goals by being available to study, talk and provide correct information and resources• Coordinates with external agencies including vocational rehabilitation agencies, Employment Development Department, regional veterans centers and other regional agencies regarding programs and services for veterans • Conducts assessments of each mentee and creates individual student plans, as well as preforms follow-up’s• Provides information in an individual personalized or large group setting to assist students in planning and organizing their educational and career goals and objectives• Encounters a variety of diverse students, veterans included, and guides them as they transition to a college environment from the military environment• Explains first semester responsibilities to students regarding transcripts, priority registration, orientation, assessment testing, as well as course registration• Problem solves with mentees about any issues they might face Show less

• Develops and coordinates veteran activities and events including orientations for veterans, Student Veteran Organization events, campus presentations, and related events on and off campus• Excels in recruitment of veterans on campus to attend monthly gatherings exclusively for NAU student veterans• Attends weekly leadership meetings to discuss and plan future events, possible grants, and overall welfare of the student veteran population• Maintains social media information such as… Show more • Develops and coordinates veteran activities and events including orientations for veterans, Student Veteran Organization events, campus presentations, and related events on and off campus• Excels in recruitment of veterans on campus to attend monthly gatherings exclusively for NAU student veterans• Attends weekly leadership meetings to discuss and plan future events, possible grants, and overall welfare of the student veteran population• Maintains social media information such as Facebook homepage, taking and posting pictures and flyers of relevant information tailored to veteran students Show less

• Assist callers with various questions about their GI Bill, basic housing allowance, upcoming events, class conflicts, transition to college as well as any other issues they may be facing• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations, services, and activities of the Veterans’ Resource Center• Experience in networking with community organizations to provide up to date information and resources to veteran students• Promote the Veterans’ Resource Center throughout various outreach… Show more • Assist callers with various questions about their GI Bill, basic housing allowance, upcoming events, class conflicts, transition to college as well as any other issues they may be facing• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations, services, and activities of the Veterans’ Resource Center• Experience in networking with community organizations to provide up to date information and resources to veteran students• Promote the Veterans’ Resource Center throughout various outreach methods, including workshops and outreach events• Develop and expand student veterans’ activities to promote student veteran camaraderie and campus participation• Disseminates appropriate federal forms when needed • Assist student veterans with admissions, registration and other related activities• Respond to over 50 emails a month with questions from student veterans, dependents, parents, or prospective students of NAU Show less

• Abundant leadership experience, especially under high stress conditions• Develops and executes various drill scenarios in training environments • Maintains over 50 individual personnel training folders complete with qualification records• Instructs both basic and advanced military level of knowledge to large and small groups